Before & After

After explaining my negative experience to the owner of the cafe (he reached out a few days later), he alluded that what I experienced was not racism but a cultural difference and that I was trying to “slay the wrong dragon” because they support BLM…

Me not being able to get my food because someone refuses to say my name and it sit there while other members of my party get their food felt xenophobic. To me, it’s more than a mere “cultural difference.” And even if it was, I do not believe it is acceptable to provide subpar service to people because their name is hard to pronounce. It took three other people trying to get my food for us to receive it. Them being busy does not seem like a justification for it because they called the names out of other people in my party. Plus, people in my party who ordered after me received their food first.

Amazing place! I had the Maple latte, and breakfast sandwich. Definitely coming back the next time I go hiking in the area!

Such a cute coffee shop! The vanilla latte was so smooth and delicious. The hot cocoa was also rich and creamy.
The seating was intimate and inviting, perfect for a coffee date.
You could tell there are a lot of regulars that stop in as it seemed the staff knew quite a few of the patrons. The bathroom was clean. Note, there is no parking at the front of the shop but there is ample parking behind as well as a back entrance to enter the coffee shop.

This little coffee shop was an unexpected and delightful surprise! In addition to coffee drinks, they make wonderful pastries and fabulous sandwiches and paninis. They also have a good selection of teas, and a real boon for those of us avoiding caffeine - herbal ice tea. The atmosphere is charming and what we thought was just going to be a quick snack turned into a lovely lunch.

I love supporting small, local businesses; however, agreeing with another reviewer below, unfriendly service. The young girl at the register on Saturday afternoon was quite snippy and rude. I was planning on sitting down and staying awhile for light lunch so I ordered a hot beverage first which she failed to ask if I wanted for there or to-go; she held the paper cup from top vs from the side while writing the order. Unsanitary! Glad I didn’t spend more time or money there.

Before & After is a nice coffee shop/cafe in Sperryville. Coffee is very good and I've had muffins and the breakfast burrito here and all were good. Kerry, the owner, is a very nice person and always a friendly hello. I thought the prices were in line with other similar places I've been to. The atmosphere is nice. They also sell wine. Not much parking on the street but there is ample parking behind. Great place to grab something to eat or just sit down and enjoy a good cup of coffee.

This was a perfect place to pick up an espresso drink, ice coffee, or pastry on the way to a hike along the Blue Ridge. Friendly staff and great drinks and food. A great addition to Sperryville.

If you order online be prepared for a follow-up phone call immediately after to let you know that whatever you ordered is “not available” or “isnt ready yet”. Frustrating!

Good coffee, cute shop but food & service leave much to be desired.

An absolute gem of a coffee spot on the way to a hike in SNP! My wife and I stopped here on a beautiful morning, tried their lavender latte and honeysuckle latte (they make their own flavorings...so the taste is incredibly natural!) and had some breakfast sandwiches. Highly recommend you get one on the savory scone 😁. Incredibly friendly people, and a beautiful space out back to sit by the river. Glad we stopped by!

It’s your lucky day if their corn chowder soup is available